1 Corinthians 7:37

Modern English Version

Nevertheless he who stands steadfast in his heart without necessity, and has power over his own will, and has so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, does well.

Cross References

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s food, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the master of the officials that he might not defile himself.

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: “It is good for a man not to touch a woman.”

1 Corinthians 7:36

If any man thinks that he is behaving improperly toward his unmarried woman, and if she is past the bloom of her youth, and passions so require, let him do what he will. He does not sin. Let them marry.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then he who gives her in marriage does well, but he who gives her not in marriage does better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let every man give according to the purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, take care of them, not by constraint, but willingly, not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.